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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.98, 6,907.82 and 3,514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.98, 6,907.82 and 3,514.38 is: 4,844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.98 : 6,907.82 = 3,514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.98/6,907.82 = 3,514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.98x = 6,907.82 × 3,514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.98x = 24,276,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,276,704.45/5,010.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.70

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